Summary
The U.S. Senate has paused work for the weekend without resolving a government shutdown, meaning it will continue into next week. Democrats want Republicans to agree to health care changes in the spending bill before any resolution. As a result, many federal workers are concerned about losing pay and jobs.
Key Facts
- The Senate stopped work for the weekend without ending the government shutdown.
- The shutdown will go into the next week.
- Democrats are seeking health care changes in the spending bill.
- Many federal workers are worried about their pay due to the shutdown.
- There is a risk of mass layoffs among federal employees.
- The deadlock is causing stress for thousands of workers.
